Willing to Grow

In this episode, Amy shares her expertise on establishing team ground rules to foster respectful and productive meetings. Drawing from her experience in both healthcare and workshop facilitation, she explains why simply having "respect" as a rule is not enough, and how to dig deeper to create specific, behavioral guidelines. Amy reveals her two non-negotiable ground rules and the process of collaboratively creating ground rules with a team. She also shares tips on using ground rules to course-correct meetings that have gone off-track. Whether you lead a medical practice or simply want to improve team dynamics, this episode will give you actionable strategies to establish clear rules of engagement for more effective collaboration. Episode Transcript

Are your interview questions falling flat?  In this episode, Amy reveals the secret sauce to crafting interview questions that will have you hiring superstars in no time! Forget the generic lists and boring behavioral questions—Amy's "cascading interview questions" framework is the key to unlocking a candidate's true potential.  Get ready to take your interviews to the next level as Amy breaks down the power of intention and values-based questioning. She'll walk you through the 3 essential levels of a standout interview question and how to dig deep and uncover the insights you've been missing. Episode Transcript

As leaders, we often rise through the ranks by boldly speaking our minds and contributing ideas. But is our tendency to talk preventing us from unlocking the full potential of our teams?  In this revelatory episode, Amy gets radically honest about her own struggles with listening and the critical mindset shifts required to transform from a motor mouth into a maestro of team dynamics.  Discover practical techniques for creating space, taming your inner chatterbox, and honing your listening superpowers. Whether you're a natural talker or a reserved leader, this episode will challenge you to rethink what you thought you knew about communication and leadership.  Tune in for a healthy serving of humble pie and walk away inspired to lead with your ears! Episode Transcript

In times of organizational change, it's easy for leaders to get swept up in the whirlwind of urgent demands. But what if the true key to success lies in prioritizing your people? In this episode, Amy shares a profound conversation with a medical practice administrator that reveals the transformative power of putting your team first. Discover the simple mindset shift that can help you navigate change with more clarity, connection, and compassion. Amy breaks down the practical steps to make your people a genuine priority, starting with your calendar. Learn her go-to strategy for ensuring quality face-time with every team member, no matter how busy you get. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3bsvexuw 

Have you ever heard leadership advice that sounded great, but fell flat the moment you tried to put it into practice? Willing to Grow is the go-to podcast for business owners, practice leaders, and team managers who are serious about their leadership and how it impacts their team. Each episode is short and easy to digest, featuring fun, straight-to-the-point conversations filled with detailed strategies, exclusive resources, and sticky insights you can immediately put into practice. Hosted by Amy Lafko, bestselling author of People First: A Proven Method for an Exceptional Healthcare Practice, this show goes beyond theory. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across teams and organizations, Amy's work began in healthcare but extends far beyond one industry. Leadership works the same wherever people work. Each week, Amy brings you tactical, practical, and easy-to-implement strategies to help you lead with clarity, strengthen accountability, improve communication, and unlock your team's performance potential. If you're ready to close the gap between intention and impact and create a culture where people (and performance) thrive, subscribe to Willing to Grow and start leading in a way that actually sticks. Find additional tools and resources at CairnCS.com. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mrx845hr